There are 5 ways to get from Ocean City to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington Union Station
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 26m$43–694Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocean City to National Harborcar 177.4 mi
3h 42m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
9h 10m$42–68Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
7h 15m$939–1,285Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
8h 25m$86–164
Ocean City to National Harbor by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocean City to National Harbor is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ocean City to National Harbor is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean City to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Atlantic City, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ocean City to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Alexandria via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Ocean City and National Harbor is 229 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean City to National Harbor without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Ocean City to National Harbor, including transfers.
Ocean City to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlantic City station.
Ocean City to National Harbor train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ocean City to National Harbor is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Alexandria, and King St-Old Town+Bay J in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave, Atlantic City, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–70
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $21–70
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Booking & Getting There
Ocean City to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ocean City to National Harbor train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean City to National Harbor is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Ocean City to National Harbor.
There are 1542+ hotels available in National Harbor.












